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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,750.54, 343,169.34 and 162,559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,750.54, 343,169.34 and 162,559.94 is: 224,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,750.54 : 343,169.34 = 162,559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,750.54/343,169.34 = 162,559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,750.54x = 343,169.34 × 162,559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,750.54x = 55,785,585,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,785,585,604.39/248,750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,263.18

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